USS Fanning and the U-58

Six months after being deployed to Ireland, US destroyers had yet to sink a U-boat. In the action of November 17, 1917, two US destroyers would get their chance. The History Guy remembers a seminal moment in the history of the United States Navy and some forgotten World War I history.
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[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

At the end I say that no US troops were lost to U boats when the AEF was sent to Europe. That is incorrect. Although the convoy system was effective and Von Holtzendorff was certainly wrong about preventing US troops from reaching Europe, there were troop ship losses to U-boats. I am sorry for the error, and will hopefully cover some of those incidents in future episodes. Apparently at one point I said telescope rather than periscope. I apologize for the error. To my knowledge, no telescopes were involved. There were a few comments about the "SS Dolly Parton." The ship the U-58 sank was the SS Dolly Varden. The ship was likely named after a character in the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty.

[@59silvereagle]

Like to hear the history of the U.S. Navy Seabees . Thanks

[@knightowl3577]

The SS Dolly Parton was of course unsinkable!

[@hshs5756]

Dolly Varden is also the name of a very beautiful species of trout. I wonder if there's some history worth remembering about how they got that name?

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Hs Hs the character in the novel is smartly dressed, and inspired a colorful style of dress popular in the 1870s. By various accounts, the colorful Dolly Varden trout was named after the character or the dress.

[@jorda.2412]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel only a freshwater rainbow could outshine a dolly v

[@davidvik1451]

I was a "plank owner" on the third USS Fanning DE-1076 commissioned July 1971. As part of the history of the name we were aware that the first Fanning had engaged in the sinking of a U-boat in WWI, but this is the first time I have heard the detail surrounding the event. Thanks so much.

[@wbnc66]

I was an observer/navigator on a search and rescue aircraft, I spent a good deal of time staring out a window looking for small details...or trudging around looking for signs of a missing person in the woods... From experience I can tell you spotting an object as small as the periscope in question would have been tricky in good conditions...spotting it at a distance, in any sort of mist....Incredible, absolutely incredible. I doff my cap to this eagle-eyed fellow.

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

William Byrd - I flew with VP-4 on P3-B & C’s as a Flight Engineer and can attest to the difficulties of spotting objects in the ocean surfaces too. It is long hours of shear boredom looking for changes to the surface content. It is especially difficult on overcast days with little to no sunlight to provide a shadow on the surface. The seas are vast and the view can be endless but when your looking for any particular signs of life or debris there are always the flying fish or whales to keep your interest motivated and going!! Lol.. thank you for the great history lesson History Guy. It does deserve to be remembered, but then again they all do.

[@hshs5756]

Not to detract from this incredible feat, but I suspect that the possibility of having your own vessel torpedoed at any moment would focus the mind to a remarkable degree.

[@dustinwolfe9591]

@@hshs5756 very well said.

[@TranscendianIntendor]

It is amazing that some persons have such extraordinary sight. It is often remarked on whenever it is employed and there is the element of trust employed by those who cannot see what others do.

[@wbnc66]

@@hshs5756 Yes indeed, The threat of sudden horrific death may very well improve your performance levels greatly.

[@bigblue6917]

I have said this before but I will say it again. The emotion you put into your videos would have raised a smile from Charles Dickens. Himself no slouch when it came to giving emotional renditions of his stories. Well done, the Fanning. Right place right time and then, importantly, made the most of it. Convoy duty was always a difficult task and many never even got that chance. But as they say, they also serve who stand and wait. And without them things would have been much worse.

[@wbnc66]

Sometimes the very presence of a Bored, exhausted, and frustrated serviceman, well trained, properly equipped, and ready for action despite exhaustion and boredom ensures the lack of action..... Discouraging the enemy from attacking is also a very valuable service.

[@bigblue6917]

@@wbnc66 Well, as I said. They also serve who stand and wait. And standing and waiting can include making the enemy think of trying their luck elsewhere. 👍

[@wbnc66]

@@bigblue6917 yep.... I understood ya point... it's a thankless task...but an important one... the number of people who did not die because of a serviceman standing n the cold, mist, and rain is probably pretty high

[@nitehawk86]

Extremely well said. The delivery as well as the stories are what make this channel great.

[@artnickel1664]

On my first command, USS Twining (DD 540) we had a depth charge rack, it was a very dangerous contraption. Many sailors lost fingers, hands & arms in them. Also had Hedge Hog racks and modern torpedo tubes. That was in 1966.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you for sharing this account of USS Fanning and the U-58. No doubt its precedence influenced the decision to pursue the 2nd Battle of the Atlantic during WWII. I served aboard a converted WWII DE that was commissioned for ASW ops and convoy escort service. When commissioned she carried 3 × 3 in (76 mm) guns (3×1), 2 × 40 mm guns (1×2), 8 × 20 mm cannon (8×1), 3 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes , 1 × hedgehog projector , 8 × K-gun depth charge projectors 2 × depth charge tracks. In the mid 60s we conducted ASW ops off Guam. I was able to detect a sub periscope at about 1500 yards using surface radar. Naturally we also had and used active and passive sonar.

[@Paladin1873]

My Grandpa was a railroad man during WWI and exempt from the draft, but he quit his job to join the US Navy. He served on a mine sweeper as a coxswain, then after the war he was very active in the American Legion. He was always proud of his WWI Navy service, and I was always proud of him. At the age of five he taught me the manual of arms with my Kaydet toy rifle. He, and men like him, were my inspiration for becoming a career Air Force officer. Watching this presentation, I see a bit of Grandpa in all of those sailors, and I am so very grateful that you have included them as a part of history that deserves to be remembered.

[@Urbicide]

What good memories to have! Young people today seem to be totally oblivious to American history, especially our military history. Thank you for your service.

[@williestyle35]

Colonel K ,thank you for your service. My grandfather on my mother's side of the family served as a petty officer in the U S Navy paymaster's office, during WWI. Mr E L Purvis would draw inspiration from his service to go to accounting school and join the Norfolk Southern railway as an accountant. My mom was very proud of her fathers service and work life, that would protect their family from hardship all through the 1920's and 30's.

[@Paladin1873]

@@williestyle35 Grandpa Parker worked the yard in Richmond, Indiana, until he was rolled between two rail cars that passed too close together. He was nearly killed, but miraculously survived his injuries, sued the company, retired, and moved to Tampa, FL during the land boom of the late 1930s. It sounds like both men served their families well.

[@williestyle35]

Colonel K, thank you for your reply. That is so strange! My wife's step grandfather who served in the Services of Supply ( "Red ball express" ) during WWII got caught between two trucks and was moderately injured. Yes, like most people that have been called to serve, it sounds like our forefathers did their best. (:

[@brianford1346]

@@Paladin1873 my grandfather Cecil Ford worked at the railroad yard in Richmond Indiana. He left the railroad joined the army and ended up in France in 1918.

[@StrangerInAStrange]

My grandfather, a WW1 Medic in France, would have been one of those soldiers whose life was saved by the use of convoys and anti-submarine efforts. Another well done episode!

[@kevindouglasjackson]

Being born on December 7th and being an old Sailor, as well as being a huge history buff, I just love your stories on Naval history. Both from the early days of Naval warfare to the modern era. Please keep up the great work. I very much enjoy them

[@shipfusarelaifu]

I always love his naval stories too. Never was in the military, but have always been a history buff, especially regarding WW2.

[@shipfusarelaifu]

@ROB112 oh I know that's what caused WW2. The treaty was super harsh. And it was easy for Hitler to place the blame to get support. Alot of people don't realize that Japan was an ally during WW1.

[@Urbicide]

I was also born on the 7th. My dad, & all 5 of my uncles served during WWII. My dad was in the navy, & served in the Pacific aboard APA-205, the USS Sherburne. He had dropped out of high school in February, 1944, to join the Marines with his best friend. He had turned 17 one month earlier. The Marines took dad's friend, who was 18, & told dad to come back when he turned 18. My dad was afraid that the war might be over by then, so he joined the Navy instead, who , along with the army, would take 17 year olds with the signature of their parent. Anyway, after dad was discharged in 1946, he found out that his buddy was killed on the first day of the invasion of Iwo Jima. He had been in the 5th Marine Division, whose assigned landing beach zones were the closest ones to Mount Suribachi. If my dad had been with him, odds are that you would not be reading this,, as I would not be around to tell it. Thank you for your service.

[@michaeldundee8300]

I don't know what it is but sailors seem to be fearless!

[@michaeldundee8300]

@@Urbicide my uncle Johnny was given credit for a Mettersmidt 110 shoot down with a bofars gun summer of 44./ My dad left the army and joined Merchant Marines. His brother served on a minesweeper. Have deep regrets that I did not join the Marchant Marines. Or Marines because I promised my father I would.

[@scottcass4243]

My father served on the USS Barney (DD-149) In WWII. You keep posting I'll keep watching.

[@allenschwinn9023]

The way you describe history is amazing. You tell the stories with such dignity and respect. Thank you for sharing these stories in such a way that describes both sides with respect.

[@timsimms65707]

Thank you, always a pleasure to view your work. I would love to see a video about how the HMT Olympic rammed and sank U-103. She was carrying US troops at the time and was the only troopship in two world wars that sank an enemy submarine. It was noticed in 1919 when "Old Reliable" was being refitted and converted back to a luxury liner that she had a dent in her hull most likely caused by a dud torpedo. Unlike her sisters it seems the Olympic was a lucky ship, she survived being rammed by HMS Hawke, she survived WW 1 and U-103. Unfortunately she could not survive the great depression and was broken up in the mid 30's, much of her interiors were sold and her first class smoking room is intact in the White Swan hotel if my memory serves.

[@michaelevans205]

Thanks, History Guy. I'm something of a naval warfare buff and really appreciate the stories you bring us, so many of them obscure these days. A sobering fact about WW1 submarines, many of them had a crush depth less than the length of their own hulls. Made for some challenging handling problems, I think!

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Not forgetting the harsh lessons from the past is what enables us to improve and build a better Future. Thank you for keeping History alive, thank you for the reminder that Soap, a good wash and some food is a blessing we should not take for granted. Very humbling. Good work.

[@mich3801]

Thank god you mentioned Frank Barrian's 21-5-3 win/loss/tie ratio from his time as coach. Only with THG can I trust that the sporting backgrounds of commanders will be honoured as they deserve!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I do like to personalize the event where possible.

[@robertrabinoff6181]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel What was his record against Army?

[@tylerjerabek5204]

@@robertrabinoff6181 1-1, lost in 1908, won in 1910 apparently didn’t play each other in 1909

[@charlesparmele]

I read about Admiral Simms in Captain Edward L. Beach Jr’s “The United States Navy: 200 years” . The Admiral was an interesting man very logical. As a junior officer his captain chewed him out for not having buoys tied to barrels of oil in case they went overboard. Admiral Simms knew the oil barrels would float so he sent for some string and tooth picks to act as buoys. Capt Beach’s book is out of print now but it does make a good addition to a Naval history library. It’s my favorite book.

[@geoben1810]

As a proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute the brave crew of both vessels. True professionals and sailors fulfilling their sworn duties. Great history H.G. !

[@jimmyyu2184]

Only The History Guy (You) can make something that happened seemed so small (compared to land battles that had more casualties) so interesting. Keep up the good work!!

[@scottmullen7351]

Another great history lesson. Thank you for all that you do.

[@jonthornton8758]

I love this channel I mean I can watch your videos and I get my 12 year old daughter to watch the videos a lot too and it's just really nice because there is a lot of history out there that well you know is worth remembering. LOL keep up the good work

[@averagehistoryenjoyer9017]

@Will Kelly That is so true especially today. Many fellow classmates do not care and it's very sad.

[@lillymom7909]

Mr. History Guy, I love the way you raise, lower and hasten your voice with the flow of the story. You leave me sitting on the edge of my seat!!!💖

[@mattinsley1721]

I am a huge fan of your channel. I am the historian in my own family. I'm an Army brat with a hero for a father who would never talk about his own experiences in Korea and Viet Nam as a Med Evac helicopter pilot. Accurate records from the government are difficult to get. I am lucky enough to have his flight logs from his service in Viet Nam. They are very telling. He was in the worst of it During the Tet offensive in 68. So many great stories hidden in those records. Thanks for all you do.

[@reggierico]

Great story. Your submarine posts are particularly interesting. My father was a 1954 graduate of the USNA and spent 26 years as a nuclear submariner, commanding both a fast attack and an FBM (Fleet Ballistic Missile) submarines. He was also a Division Commander and eventually a Squadron Commander before retiring. I worked for General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division as a shipyard carpenter for 2.5 years in the late 1970's before returning to finish college. Our work was on the new Trident Missile Boats (a submarine is never called a ship) Ohio and Michigan, as well as the 688 Fast Attack submarines Philadelphia and Dallas and Phoenix. Cheers!

[@dj-kq4fz]

Thrilling story! Thanks!

[@jmeyer3rn]

Very good history. Enjoyed this one immensely. You don’t hear much of submarine history. Thank it for making this history. It deserves to be remembered.

[@jonathandevries2828]

Thank you Mr Guy...a great story as always

[@willcone8733]

Really love these videos. All the men in my family are history majors, including myself. I’ve showed them your videos and we greatly appreciate them. Keep it up! Glad someone like you is on this platform.

[@DanGoodShotHD]

Respect as well as compassion for one's enemy is honorable and imperative traits need never be forgotten. It's what helps to make the US Navy one of the most successful and formidable seafaring forces the world has ever known. I am proud to have served a small part in that tradition.

[@jimmym3352]

Well said. And me as well, 8 years in the Navy for me. I wasn't a lifer, but I have no regrets for my time in. I was proud to serve, and seeing videos like this makes me even more so. So much of these videos I had never knew before, like the Battle of Samar.

[@vladbcom]

Thank you for your service and I couldn't agree more. It makes me immensely proud to know that honour amongst the combatants was and is still present to this day.

[@colingibson8018]

Thank you history guy and family. Your efforts in the production of these videos is as always greatly appreciated by all.

[@dax9431]

As we in Canada are about to remember WW1 on "Remembrance Day" it is SO good to be reminded of that war, and the abundant tragedies to follow. Thanks 'The History Guy'.

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

The history guy narrated the action scene flawlessly. Perfect amount of intensity and pause for effect. Totally brought me to the edge of my seat.

[@isabellenicoleherman6816]

I love when you tell stories from WW1 and especially ship stories from the Navy I think it's more because of my family's history with the Navy. But thank you very much for another great story. Or should I say thank you for another great history lesson

[@xchief3]

Your excitement is contagious! Great review as always James.

[@uralbob1]

What a terrific episode! Thank you, from a former U.S. Submariner.

[@bobjohnbowles]

When anti-submarine warfare depended on the Mk.I Eyeball.

[@nukclear2741]

A Drachifnel viewer, I approve.

[@brentgranger7856]

How about a video about the little-known USS Nautilus (SS-168). This version of USS Nautilus (not the nuclear-powered one) has an interesting story to tell about its contribution to the Battle of Midway and the Makin Atoll Raid.

[@N-Scale]

We often tend to skip over the heroic acts of some in battle for freedom. Great Lesson here.

[@mellissadalby1402]

You always have the greatest stories. If I knew about even a small fraction of the stories you present, I too would be passionate about history ... that deserves to be remembered!

[@cuz129]

Fascinating as always. My dad helped sink Japanese submarines in WW2 as radar operator on the Casablanca class escort carrier USN Hogatt Bay in the Pacific fleet.

[@1allanbmw]

It never ceases to amaze me how courageous and strong man can become in the face of certain death, no matter their flag of allegiance. However, it increasingly seems such a shame and waste of life, that we constantly make war between ourselves. My grandfather served in the Navy in WWI. He died when I was 2 and I have always been aware of his absence in my life. My brother served on a boomer in the '80's. Now referred to as "the silent service", submarine warfare is NOT for the faint of heart. God bless them all!

[@ianschroth6575]

I love this channel. You do a fantastic job of explaining historical moments to us. Thank you.

[@vespelian5769]

Great piece of history and a detail I didn't know. US destroyers had a bit of a reputation for maritime unrulynes and many a British boats experienced their enthusiasm but they helped to keep the U-boats heads down and sank a couple of boats. I went to Kobh by mistake in September. Its a fascinating place and the Titanic's last landfall.

[@mikeb.5039]

FROM: The Tin Can Navy TO: The History Guy SUBJECT: Bravo Zulu The top guns, the carriers, the battleships and submarines get the glory but people forget it is the tin can navy ( cruiser/destroyer) that protect the battle groups and the merchants. people may view us a missile and torpedo magnets but the captain that knows how to fight his ship will take a bite out enemy. With such a awesome channel you need to be the History Channel's programing director and the dislikes need to keel hauled. Respectfully Operations second class M. Bohne USN Retired.

[@hshs5756]

I'm just finishing up _Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors_ and the courage those men showed to *charge* at a column of giant Japanese warships is awe-inspiring. Fortunately their Fletcher-class destroyers were infinitely better armed than the Fanning. "Bite", indeed. The meaning of "keel-hauled" is another bit of mostly-forgotten history: A miscreant had his hands tied to one end of a long rope, and feet tied to the other end. Then the rope was passed under the ship by carrying it around the bow. The miscreant was then thrown overboard amidships and dragged under the keel to the other side. If he could hold his breath long enough, he came up sputtering on the other side, sliced by barnacles but otherwise none the worse for wear. The real punishment was the humiliation in front of the crew.

[@dragonalpha9894]

Huzzah! Navy Forever! I'm a carrier man but if I could redeploy I'd go DDs honestly. 🔫⚔️⚓🔰🇺🇸

[@jimblake3574]

My grandfather served on USS Nicholson DD-52. He died when I was 2 or 3, so I wasn't old enough to hear him tell stories about it.

[@jnstonbely5215]

Jim Blake Yes Jim, you can be as proud of your Grandfather for his Serving for his Country🇺🇸 , as we are that he served for all of us.

[@scottbarber6694]

USS Forrest Sherman DD-931, 1962-63.

[@Peasmouldia]

Thank you THG. Thank you US servicemen and women.

[@jimmym3352]

And we appreciated the sharing of technology (depth charges in this war, Manhattan scientists in the 2nd one), even if it wasn't always forthcoming going the other way. History always fascinates me, and one wonders what if the two countries weren't such good allies in the 20th century. But most likely it was bound determined to be that way with a strong Germany arising after the formation of their country in the late 19th century. It seems as there always has to be counters out of necessity, and the alliance was born out of that necessity.

[@juleskenneth2092]

Thank you for your ongoing work. I find your history presentations fascinating because they're informative, concise, and accurate. Keep up the good work!

[@mr.m1garand254]

Gotta love how nice everyone is to each other once the combat is over, really shows the bond between sailors even though they're at war

[@lynnwood7205]

Thank you history guy. You do bring history to life. Happy Holidays.

[@chrisleeb]

"Roy Pagani" is history that deserves to be remembered. Please do an episode on him

[@DiniAdd0807]

Thanks so much for this bit of history. Very interesting as always.

[@charlesparmele]

As a US submarine veteran I love watching things like this.

[@garyg7647]

Polk blue sailor?

[@charlesparmele]

Gary G USS Daniel Boone, USS Florida x 2, USS Michigan

[@bigospig]

Thanks for your service, bubble head. ;) - from a target sailor.

[@robertnicholson771]

@@charlesparmele I was on the 728 also

[@colinsdad1]

How'd you like Groton, or, just New England in general?

[@zimmy1958]

I so love every video you put out with well rounded commentary of the events. Thank you very much . They are so much fun to watch.

[@cjmoore7240]

Excellent piece of History! KEEP ON ROCKING!

[@tommypetraglia4688]

He's not the History Guy... he's the History Uncle 👍 It would be great to have this uncle over for the holidays

[@gabrielsturdevant9700]

mr. history, would you consider doing an episode on either the history of the american axe or lumber industry? i personally find old style rafting very interesting. they would tie all their lumber together and make a boat to ride down the river to the sawmill

[@chrisosh9574]

A great example of Humanity that two sailors who minutes before were struggling to kill the enemy, should risk their lives to save a member of that enemy after he had surrendered and was in trouble.

[@gregbrockway4452]

Marc Myers-Honor, there’s a word that doesn’t get used much anymore. A lot of egoism and narcissism but not much honor.

[@lookronjon]

chris osh It is a part of being human. It’s still around. All over. Just waiting.

[@chrisosh9574]

@@lookronjon I agree, it is part of being human but a lot of people seem to lack it. That is also true for honour.

[@colingibson8018]

It's part of the un written law of the sea. To help anyone in trouble in the water . No matter if he was trying to kill you 5 minutes ago. Now he is someone in trouble, in that unforgiving ocean.

[@stevehansen5389]

A great story, one well worth remembering. I could not help but notice the giant leap forward in submarine detection and engagement tactics the Allies had some 20 years later in the "Second" Battle of the Atlantic.

[@bighaasfly]

All your short stories about forgotten history are so fun. Thanks again!

[@danielc3453]

Hats off to the excellent writing. It felt like I was there.

[@happo_time]

Just amazing - you sir are quite the story teller...love your work

[@craigbirchfield417]

Always interesting and well written. This is a good story. Thanks Lance.

[@wgowshipping]

Just a clarification, at this point in WWI, US destroyers were only fitted with four depth charges - two on duckboards for launch and two reloads. There was a shortage in DCs and it was not until later in the war that racks were added. The US developed the depth charge barrage to increase their chance of hitting. This is what makes the Fanning and Nicholson's attack so extraordinary.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Photos of the Fanning during and after the event seem to show two on long rows of depth charges.

[@wgowshipping]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel They long racks were fitted in 1918, with 8 charges and add ons for another 5. There is a famous picture with her sporting 26 charges. This photo is from the sinking and if you zoom in in the stern it shows no racks. www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/NH-54000/NH-54059.html It is no big issue, I really enjoy your posts!

[@roberthaney4106]

Hours of bordem and a few min of sheer terror yup sounds like combat to me

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

You helped me veiw with my mind, another battle of the great war. You have my full attention every time you unfold heroic acts previously unfolded. Thank you and those who fought for the USA!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always!

[@carlstenger5893]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for another wonderful episode.

[@stevemacdonald3749]

Hey History Guy, as usual, great information and video. I had a recent thought for a "History Deserves to Be Remembered" video. Can you let me know how to make a suggestion for you to consider as something that might be of historical importance?

[@robertwheeler5125]

He makes history come to life.

[@russwoodward8251]

Great story telling and research once again. Thank you!

[@Mesa3077Boogie]

This one brought tears to my eyes. Love it

[@Buckshot92374]

I have enjoyed several of your youtube videos previpously but had never signed up. After this one, I broke down and made the leap. Your obvious enthusiasm and cadence when relating the subject and details certainly adds quite a bit to the important factual information.

[@roleymarx3811]

So many of your history "snippets" need to be made into movies. But alas, the P.C. of the world would cry about something. So it is best that we who love history, and your snippets that deserve to be remembered, stay tuned to KZbin and watch, learn, and enjoy history. And maybe every now and again, give advice, tell of a time remembered, or request a subject.Thank you History Guy.

[@michaelkirby2445]

You are great at what you do!

[@cargoman7045]

Thank you for all you do.

[@fourthhorseman4531]

I love stories from The Great War. More please! Thanks!

[@robertmorris2388]

Submarines have been a great interest of mine since I read the book “run silent run deep“ in high school. The brave souls who serve in the silent service are a great inspiration to our children and nation. Thanks to all who serve.

[@petej8556]

If you haven't watched Das Boot I highly recommend it. I've always been fascinated by the U-Boats too, more so from the 2nd war but 1st one too. We're hoping to go to Germany within the next 2-3 years to see the one on display.

[@methree9800]

I read that book, too!

[@michaeldundee8300]

I got hooked reading about the Nautilus going under the North Pole

[@racer7954]

Great video Just love the way you present your videos

[@bret9741]

I so enjoy your short and informative try pieces of history. I wish your videos were mandatory viewing in elementary school and high school

[@stoneyll]

As always, an excellent presentation and very informative..

[@indylovelace]

A full time job for sure for both you and your bride. All the research, editing, answering questions. Good for you in preserving history and making it more accessible to millions around the world and for generations to come.

[@AkX1353]

To many Americans have forgotten "The War to end all War" Thank you.

[@edward9674]

Then another war happened, with the veterans still alive, i wonder what they thought, around the world, french fathers seeing their sons going to war like they did?

[@michaelibey6700]

In a few generations many things are forgotten, that may be part of the reason the human race repeats things.When I was 5 years old I met a WW1 Vet in Burlington, VT. He lost a leg in WW1, I've never forgotten him.

[@rexbentley8332]

Yeah it didn't work.

[@Urbicide]

Most young people don't know, or even care to know, our basic history, and the 3 branches of government, & how they function. They can tell you all about the latest celebrities. Military history? Their ignorance is simply amazing.

[@janicesullivan8942]

I hope the movie “1917” changes that. My great-uncle served as a messenger in “The Great War.”

[@RCAvhstape]

I used to work in a building with a framed photo hanging on the wall of a formation of US Navy destroyers steaming in line ahead, colors flying. These were modern Arleigh Burke class destroyers, not WWI ships, mind you, but destroyers nonetheless, and the photo was amazing. When people think of the US Navy they tend to think of aircraft carriers, planes, and other big ships, but those destroyers just conveyed power and might like no other. The old school Navy, the surface fleet with its guns and missiles and masts and yard arms, radar antennas, and flags flying, plowing through the waves into harm's way. Hats off to the destroyer crews on patrol around the world.

[@BelloBudo007]

As always, informative & educational. Thank you.

[@edwordwhy9491]

Another excellent video, thank you History Guy!

[@redstone51]

OUTSTANDING to, "The History Guy"!!! I love this kind of history and in particular, the way you explain it so VERY well!!! Your history students at school were very fortunate!!!!👏👏👏👌

[@kenc3288]

As usual, excellent research and narration. Please keep up the good work.

[@bradbo3]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel.

[@herdfan697278]

Love your program always!

[@DLCaster]

Perhaps as a suggestion for a future episode, I was wondering if you had heard of the "Bonus March" of 1932? In the depths of the Depression, 43,000 people (17,000 World War I veterans and their families) descended on Washington, asking that "bonus certificates" issued to them in 1924 as rewards for their military service, but which were not redeemable until 1945, be paid out immediately. Hoover responded by sending in the Army -- complete with tanks -- to get rid of them.

[@kustrat]

I so enjoy these videos. Thank you for your effort.

[@thomasgorecki1321]

Another excellent episode. Brings to mind how terrifying a naval battle must be for all combatants.

[@mattprescott9293]

Absolutely love your videos ❤️

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video. Thank you!

[@nocoaviation8353]

Man you are such a good storyteller! I love learning history from you!

[@davidangelo8902]

You offer some Very Interesting Stories!! I hope you continue!

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Fantastic episode!! Anything more about US involvement in WW1 battles would be appreciated. I lost my great uncle early Nov., 2018.

[@justforfux]

You mean 1918.

[@forrestlibby9456]

Awesome, as always!

[@CaptainGyro]

As usual, an outstanding video.

[@terryashley4674]

You're a great story-teller, History Guy. 👍🏽

[@Ken-xo3gt]

You have made the most mundane things sound exciting. I am simply blown away when you speak of things that are actually exciting!

[@drzarkov39]

My great-uncle served on a U.S. submarine during WWI. He died in 1924 from tuberculosis, which the family thought was caused by breathing the dank air in the primitive sub. I tried to get information about his sub and their service during the war, but the navy said they can't do anything without knowing his service number, which I don't have. I thought they could look up Stanley Miller from Green Bay, Wi, but they said they couldn't. It's too bad his history is lost.